Duofu has developed a psychological trauma from taking care of his younger brother. It makes sense, ever since they all followed Yu Rujia, Duofu has been the one taking care of the three children, while Yu Rujia and the others just watch over them to make sure they are not in danger.
Duofu, a child not yet four years old, has always been well-behaved and sensible, never making a fuss. He takes good care of his brothers and occasionally helps with household chores. They have all forgotten what a three- or four-year-old child should be like.
Yu Rujia picked up Duofu and carried him to a chair outside, comforting the little baby: "Duofu, we're sorry, it's your aunt and uncle's fault for making you take care of your three younger brothers all this time. You've worked so hard, Duofu."
Duofu hadn't been hugged by Yu Rujia in a long time. Faced with the sudden hug, Duofu's little face turned a little red, and he felt that his little brother was actually quite nice.
Upon hearing Yu Rujia's apology, Duofu shook his head and said, "It wasn't always hard work; sometimes I was very happy."
Yu Rujia: "Can you tell us when Duofu is unhappy? We'll try to make him behave better and not be so naughty all the time."
Duofu thought about it carefully and realized that he hadn't been particularly unhappy at all: "Auntie, my brothers are already a bit more sensible. When they get a little older, they won't be so naughty anymore. I will take good care of them from now on."
What an adorable child! It melts my heart.
Yu Rujia: "Okay, you play with your younger brothers first. If they do something wrong later, Duofu can tell your aunt or uncle, and we will talk to them and make them listen to us."
"As for the little brother, it will be a long time before he appears, so Duofu doesn't need to worry."
Duofu was happy to receive a hug from his favorite aunt and knew that he wouldn't have a little brother anytime soon. With a blush on his face, he nestled in Yu Rujia's arms, intending to stay there a little longer.
When Gao Shujing came out, he saw that the usually sensible Duofu was being held by Yu Rujia, and knew that something was wrong.
He asked Gao Guojing, who was playing with three children, "What happened to Duofu?"
The culprit, Gao Guojing, felt a pang of guilt: "Duofu is tired, let Sister Rujia hold him for a while."
Gao Shujing clearly didn't believe this answer and turned her gaze to the more reliable Duoshou.
The petty-minded Duoshou knew that his elder brother was unhappy because Gao Guojing had mentioned the younger brother, which made him disliked by his elder brother, so he immediately complained.
Duo Shou: "Uncle Guo Jing said we'll have a little brother soon, but the older brother said the little brother is naughty and he doesn't want him."
A few words made Gao Shujing understand the cause and effect; his younger brother was always a bit slow in his thinking.
However, considering that Duofu would say his younger brother was naughty, it's true that they've placed too much burden on Duofu. It seems they should pay more attention to Duofu in the future.
During the meal, Gao Shujing focused more attention on Duofu, which made Duofu, who was mostly self-reliant, feel somewhat flattered.
Still young, he thought about it for a moment but couldn't figure it out, so he happily enjoyed Gao Shujing's care.
No sooner had Captain Huang left Zheng Daxiong's house than Li Xiaoyuan exploded: "Lanlan is going to marry into the city and enjoy a life of luxury, how could you agree to let her go to work? Do you want my daughter and me to die?"
Zheng Daxiong angrily retorted, "I think it's you and your daughter who want to kill our whole family! Didn't you hear what the brigade leader said? Only a spoiled young lady from a landlord's family would act like that."
"She's a pampered young lady from a wealthy family, so what are we? Do you want us to be arrested?"
Li Xiaoyuan retorted dismissively, "It's not that serious. He just wanted to scare you and vent his anger for Gao Shujing."
Zheng Daxiong: "I don't care if he's just scaring me or if he really wants to do it. In any case, Lanlan has to go to work on the first day of work. If she doesn't, you two can go back to your parents' house."
Li Xiaoyuan had several sons. Zheng Daxiong treated her very well and never raised his voice at home. She made all the decisions in the household, which is why she kept her three daughters-in-law completely under her thumb.
Hearing that Zheng Daxiong wanted to send her back, she, who had had a smooth life for decades, could not stand this insult.
Li Xiaoyuan immediately burst into curses: "Fine, Zheng Daxiong, I bore your children, and now that you're old, you want to kick us mother and daughter out? Are you even human?"
Zheng Daxiong: "It was you and your daughter who made it impossible for our family to survive. Since you're not going to give us a way out, why should I give you one? Eldest daughter, come in here for a moment."
The three daughters-in-law of the Zheng family clearly heard what Captain Huang and Zheng Daxiong had just said. They knew that their father-in-law had finally stood up and was going to teach their mother-in-law and sister-in-law a lesson, and they were overjoyed.
Upon hearing Zheng Daxiong's call, Zheng's eldest daughter-in-law, who had stopped washing clothes, immediately got up and came in: "Dad, I'm here."
Zheng Daxiong: "From today onwards, none of the three of you are allowed to wash clothes, sweep the floor, or tidy up for Lanlan. If any of you get involved in her affairs, you can go back to your parents' home. My Zheng family doesn't want an unruly daughter-in-law."
His words were quite blunt, but the three daughters-in-law of the Zheng family were only happy. If it weren't for their mother-in-law's pressure, who would be willing to serve Zheng Lanlan?
Zheng's eldest daughter-in-law tried her best to maintain a composed expression, saying, "Dad, I understand. I'll tell my two younger siblings right away."
Li Xiaoyuan shouted sternly, "Let's see who dares to listen to him. If you don't work for Lanlan, I'll kick you out."
Zheng Daxiong: "You take your daughter and get back to your parents' house right now. Go and call your husbands to come back and take the mother and daughter back. They can come back whenever they agree to work."
“If you don’t go to work after you come back, I’ll send you back.”
Li Xiaoyuan cried and screamed, refusing to leave, and cursed Zheng Daxiong for being inhuman. Unfortunately, he was determined to teach Li Xiaoyuan and Zheng Lanlan a lesson this time. No matter how much they made a fuss, he eventually sent them away.
Zheng Daxiong also instructed those who remained at home that anyone who dared to let Li Xiaoyuan and her daughter in should get out.
Zheng Daxiong wanted Gao Shujing as a wealthy son-in-law, but no matter how attractive a wealthy son-in-law was, it couldn't compare to how much he valued his own family.
Huang Dawei's family has a criminal record, and he doesn't want his whole family to end up in jail one day.
If Li Xiaoyuan and Zheng Lanlan are not disciplined, he will have no choice but to throw them out of Shangfen Brigade, which is better than the whole family being thrown out of Shangfen Brigade.
Yu Rujia and the others were unaware of what was happening on their side. After handing the cool water they had prepared to Gao Shujing, they put the matter aside.
Just a few days into the new year, a cold front moved south, and the highest temperature dropped from 20 degrees Celsius to 7 or 8 degrees Celsius, with rain drizzling down.
Yesterday I was wearing a base layer and a sweatshirt, but today I'm wearing a cotton-padded coat. The thick coat that Gao Guojing brought has finally come in handy.
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